How often should I change my filter?

For Standard 1″ Filter Owners

We tell our customers they should use a standard 1″ pleated air filter and to change it every 30 days. Expensive and dense 1″ media filters that claim you can change them every 90 days will typically clog before that time and your system will perform poorly. Buy several at once to keep handy so you never run out!

For Media Filter Owners

Large media filters (4-5″) can usually go upwards of six months before requiring a change. However, factors such as the amount of people, pets and air leakage can greatly alter your requirements.

When and how often should I have my furnace or air conditioner checked?

Furnaces and air conditioners should be checked on an annual basis for safety reasons such as carbon monoxide poisoning and electrical shock. Most warranties require that an annual inspection be performed (clean & check) on the equipment to keep the warranty valid.

Equipment that is routinely serviced will last much longer and problems that may be discovered during the course of a clean & check can be addressed before they become costly repairs.

What is an “80% furnace”?

Furnace ratings is basically an efficiency ratio. An 80% furnace means 80% of the natural gas fuel is being used and 20% is going out the flue (as heat exhaust loss), thus 90% furnaces are sending 10% out of the flue. However 80% is the lowest rating that can be purchased today. A “standard” efficiency is the same as saying an 80% efficient furnace.

What is a Condenser (AC) SEER rating?

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The SEER rating is calculated by dividing the cooling capacity of a continuously operating air conditioner by the electrical input. The higher the SEER rating, the less your equipment will cost to operate year after year.

I Still Have Questions. Can You Help?

Yes, call us at 636-938-9551 and we would be happy to answer all of your questions. Ask us anything about furnaces, air conditioners, home comfort, poor airflow, indoor air quality, humidifiers, installation, ductwork, room additions, boilers, water heaters, flue liners and more.